analizar
/analiˈθaɾ/
To analyze in Spanish is analizar.
The verb analizar is used to describe the act of subjecting something to analysis.
Meaning: to subject to analysis (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the command 'let's analyze', you can use the first-person plural present subjunctive form analicemos.
How do you pronounce it?
/analiˈθaɾ/
Did you know?
- The verb analizar descends from the Ancient Greek word analúō, which originally meant to 'unloose' or 'release', as in untying a knot.
- In a medical context, a Spanish speaker might say hacerse un análisis rather than analizar to mean they are getting a blood test.
- While analizar is used for scientific or intellectual study, Spanish speakers often use analizarse in the reflexive form to describe deep self-reflection or psychoanalysis.
Examples in context
- Tenemos que analizar eso.We have to analyze that.This sentence is useful for expressing a necessity to use analizar.Tatoeba #7273380 by arh, translation #4530000 by CK
- Quiero analizar tu orina.I want to analyze your urine.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to use analizar regarding a biological sample.Tatoeba #8390202 by ManuelML, translation #8416201 by cromwellt
- ¿Cómo analizarías la situación?How would you analyze the situation?This sentence is useful for asking how one would use analizar to evaluate a situation.Tatoeba #1510076 by marcelostockle, translation #268546 by mamat
- Necesito analizar los datos antes de tomar una decisión importante.I need to analyze the data before making an important decision.
- Juan está estudiando detenidamente los efectos del cambio climático.Juan is thoroughly studying the effects of climate change.
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Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a project report.
- MateoMaría, ¿tienes tiempo para analizar los datos?María, do you have time to analyze the data?
- MaríaSí, Mateo. Puedo analizar el informe ahora mismo.Yes, Mateo. I can analyze the report right now.
- MateoPerfecto, necesitamos analizar los resultados finales.Perfect, we need to analyze the final results.
- MaríaLo haré y te enviaré mis conclusiones.I'll do it and send you my conclusions.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “analyze” translations and entries analizar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries analizar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
